What notice period is Embassy Suites required to provide in Minnesota for termination of a franchise agreement, according to Minnesota law?

According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law affects the termination and non-renewal rights of franchisees in that state. Specifically, Minnesota Statutes, Section 80C.14, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5, mandate that Embassy Suites provide a franchisee with 90 days' notice of termination, including a 60-day period to cure the issues leading to the termination.

Additionally, for non-renewal of the franchise agreement, Embassy Suites is required to provide 180 days' notice to the franchisee. This stipulation ensures that franchisees in Minnesota have adequate time to address any issues that could lead to termination or to prepare for the end of their franchise agreement and wind down operations or seek renewal under modified terms.

These regulations are designed to protect franchisees by giving them sufficient time to rectify any breaches of contract or to make informed decisions about their business's future. Prospective Embassy Suites franchisees in Minnesota should be aware of these specific protections under state law, as they provide a more structured and lengthy notice period compared to what might be offered in other states or generally under the franchise agreement without the Minnesota addendum.